Babejuri - Patnagarh, Balangir
Babejuri is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Tendapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babejuri village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Babejuri is 420662. The village covers a total geographical area of 339 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Babejuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patnagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Babejuri
As per Census 2011, Babejuri village has a total population of 665 people, consisting of 362 males and 303 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 837 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 387 literate and 278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Babejuri are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 665 | 362 | 303 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 76 | 50 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 136 | 77 | 59 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 387 | 241 | 146 |
| Illiterate Population | 278 | 121 | 157 |
Nearby Villages of Babejuri
Babejuri is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Babejuri
Babejuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Babejuri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Babejuri is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Babejuri
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Babejuri village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Babejuri
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Babejuri village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Babejuri
Where is Babejuri located?
Babejuri village is located in Patnagarh Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Babejuri?
The Gram Panchayat of Babejuri is Tendapadar.
What is the pincode of Babejuri?
The pincode of Babejuri is 767025.
What is the population of Babejuri?
Babejuri has a total population of 665, including 362 males and 303 females.
How many households are there in Babejuri?
There are 174 households in Babejuri.
What is the literacy rate in Babejuri?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babejuri is 58.20%. Male literacy is 66.57% and female literacy is 48.18%.